Month: October 2023

A walking trail that winds through Elmendorf Park and John H. Amesse Elementary School (JHAE) in Denver’s Montbello neighborhood will soon be the site of Denver’s first-ever “Play Path.”

On Saturday, July 27, Villa Park Neighborhood Association, Denver Parks & Recreation, and Livable Cities Studio shared plans for the design for Phase 1 revitalization of the park. With construction slated to begin this fall, Phase 1 will include a new playground, a community gathering space and pavilion, and the Private Martinez Plaza as the entryway to the park.

July 1st, 2024 marks five years since the Denver Park Trust (DPT) was founded. Today, we celebrate DPT’s partnership with residents, community leaders, Denver Parks and Recreation, and supporters.

Capitol Hill neighbors celebrated Pride Month at Quality Hill Park in Denver with a new exhibit showcasing queer Capitol Hill history, funded in par by Denver Park Trust’s Community Grant Program.

On Saturday, May 11th, 2024, 474 volunteers spread out across 17 parks throughout the city to ensure our parks remain vibrant, sustainable, and accessible to all.

Did you know there are at least eleven parks in Denver named after Black leaders who helped shape our history? From local trailblazers like Sonny Lawson to national icons like Madam C.J. Walker, we’re celebrating the individuals who have made Denver a better place and shining a spotlight on the parks that serve as living tributes to the diversity and strength that built our community.

February 14, 2024: In an emotional press conference last Friday, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston announced heavy budget cuts of close to $5 million to Denver Parks & Recreation and the DMV—and it’s not expected to end there.

The Denver Park Trust and Colorado Music Hall of Fame are proud to announce that George Morrison Sr., Denver’s ‘Godfather of Jazz’, will be inducted into the Colorado Music Hall of Fame on October 17th.

October 4th, 2023: The Denver Park Trust (DPT) has named Mikayla Perry (she, her, hers) as its first Director of Development and Engagement. In her role, Perry, a top talent with a track record of success, will lead fundraising, event planning, and community outreach for DPT. 

Held on May 13, 2023, the Denver Park Trust’s second annual Parks, Rivers, Trails, & Trees was a success! Over 300 volunteers came out to clean up 13 parks throughout Denver, showcasing the importance of our parks and shared public outdoor spaces.

March 15, 2023: As countless studies have shown, parks and open space are a vital source of both physical and mental wellbeing for humans. Parks provide innumerable benefits for people, our communities, and the environment.

July 27, 2022: The Villa Park Neighborhood Association and nearly 150 residents celebrated Private Joseph P. Martinez’s birthday. Private Martinez was the first Latino and Coloradan to receive the Medal of Honor in World War II, and his birthday was celebrated by the community in his namesake park. If he were alive today, Private Martinez would be 102 years old.